Rear Panel
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Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR
Internet Access ISDN Router.
These instructions show you how to configure your Windows
network and your NETGEAR router for Internet access through an
ISDN connection to an Internet service provider (ISP). For more
detailed information about installing your router or configuring
additional features, refer to Reference Guide for the Model RH340
Internet Access ISDN Router included on the RH340 Resources CD.
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Model RH340
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Refer to the diagram of the rear panel below to identify all ports on the
Model RH340 router when you make connections.
PC
Rear Panel of the Model RT340 Router
AC adapter outlet
LAN
4321
POWER
16VAC
MANAGER
ISDN PHONE 1 PHONE 2
ISDN port
Package Contents
Unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the
following list:
• Model RH340 Internet Access ISDN Router
• AC power adapter, 16 V AC output
• 10-foot 10BASE-T Ethernet cable (white)
• ISDN cable (black)
• 9-pin RS-232 serial cable
• 9-pin D-connector to 25-pin D-connector adapter
• This guide
• RH340 Resources CD containing FirstGear, Reference Manual,
and Application Notes
• Warranty and Registration Card
• Support Information Card
Call your local retailer if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged
parts. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, to
repack the router if there is a need to return it for repair.
Product Illustration
Front Panel
The front panel of the Model RH340 router is illustrated in this
section.
Front Panel of the Model RH340 Router
ISDN LEDs Phone LEDs
MODEL
INTERFACE
U
Remote Access
ISDN
Router
PWR TEST D B1
ISDN LAN
B2 1 32412
Test LED LAN LEDs
Power LED
The table below describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Label
PWR (Power)
TEST Blinking/
ISDN
D On The router is successfully
B1
B2
PHONE 1 On The analog device (telephone,
PHONE 2 On The analog device (telephone,
Activity Description
On Power is supplied to the router.
Off
On
On
This LED blinks during
initialization and then turns off,
indicating that the router is
functioning properly.
synchronized with the attached
ISDN line.
This ISDN B channel is making or
receiving a call.
This ISDN B channel is making or
receiving a call.
fax, or modem) connected to the
PHONE 1 port is in use.
fax, or modem) connected to the
PHONE 2 port is in use.
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9455FA
Phone
ports
9456FA
Power switch
UTP LAN
ports
RS-232
Manager port
Hardware Installation
Refer to the following illustration for installing and connecting your
Model RH340 router.
Installing the Model RT340 Router
ISDN wall
connection
LAN
4321
AC power
adapter
POWER
PCs
MGR
Phone or other
analog devices
ISDN-U PHONE 1 PHONE 2
Phone or other
analog devices
8451FA
Connecting the Router
Connect the router to a power source, to your local area network
(LAN), and to your ISDN line as shown in the Hardware Installation
diagram.
To connect the router:
• Use the standard twisted pair Ethernet cable (provided in your
NETGEAR package) to connect your router to a PC.
• Use the black cable (provided in your NETGEAR package) to
connect your router to the ISDN line.
If you are connecting to another hub, use a standard
Note:
cable and connect the cable to the uplink port on the
external hub.
Preparation and Setup
In preparation for using the router to connect your PCs to the Internet,
you must do the following:
• Order ISDN service from your phone company.
• Configure your PCs for using the TCP/IP networking protocol.
• Order Internet service from an ISP.
Details of these steps are found in the following sections.
ISDN Checklist
When your line is installed, make sure you receive the following
information from the telephone company:
• Your directory numbers
• Your service profile identifier numbers (SPIDs)
• The switch type and protocol of the switch (for example,
National ISDN NI-1) used at your telephone company
Details of ordering your ISDN line can be found in Appendix B in
Reference Guide for the Model RH340 Internet Access ISDN Router
included on the RH340 Resources CD.
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